reproduction
/ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌkʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: reproductions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of reproducing new individuals biologically.
Noun
Examples
Many genes with reproductive roles also have antibacterial and immune functions, which indicate that the threat of microbial attack on the sperm or egg may be a major influence on rapid evolution during reproduction.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act of making copies.
Noun
Examples
Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “reproduction” mean?
The act of reproducing new individuals biologically.
Is “reproduction” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.